Napoleon Church of the Nazarene

Continuing on in the book of James, Chapter 3:13-18. Pastor Chip teaches on what James taught us about wisdom. Wisdom that comes from above is first pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. This all ties in with the theme of James, "Faith Acts"! What kind of wisdom are you seeking after? Are you seeking after the wisdom that promotes selfish ambitions or are you after the heavenly wisdom from our Father that is truth?

Week seven of our series in the book of James, continues on in chapter three, where James teaches about our speech. James points out how man can not tame the tongue. It has to be done as a result of the Holy Spirit working inside your heart. With our tongues we bless the Lord yet curse our brother and that should not be. As Christians, we need to allow the Lord to work with our speech and speak life into others not death. Watch what you say and allow Christ to tame your tongue. Speak Life!

"Faith without works is dead", the main theme you think about when you think about James. Our whole series starts with the statement, "Faith Acts", and this week, Pastor Chip teaches on knowing the role of faith and the nature of faith and how they are evident in the life of a Christian. When you come to having faith in Jesus Christ and accepting His gift of salvation, your life will be radically changed as you start following and trusting Him; this can only help but produce active works and deeds of faith as you live.

In week 5 from the book of James, Chapter 2:1-13, James preaches on how we as believers should not show partiality or favoritism. It's easy in this culture to overlook the poor and outcasts and pay more attention to the elite and high society. But Jesus calls us to treat each other equally. Yes, even that not so pleasant co-worker who others think is a little socially awkward. Evaluate your life and ask the Lord if there is anyone in your life that you need treat more equally. Love your neighbor as yourself!

Pastor Ken Behrens teaches us in our forth week through the book of James. He focuses on verses 19-27. The first portion of scripture teaches how we are to be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger. We need to be held accountable and practice self control through the power of the Holy Spirit in how we react. The second portion of scripture teaches us that we are to be doers of the Word and not just hearers only. As followers of Christ, practicing these truths of scripture can deeply impact our witness to the world around us!

Pastor Chip continues on in the book of James starting in Chapter 1 verses 9-18. In this portion of James, Pastor Chip teaches about our desires and how they can eventually lead us into temptations and trials. God never temps us but always has good gifts for us. In the trial, God is always wanting to use the situation to refine us and draw us closer to Him! He makes all things work together for our good!

Pastor Chip continues teaching in the book of James. This week, he teaches on James 1:9-18, which covers a lot of topics from: how the rich should take pride in their humiliation to knowing the good and perfect gifts from above. Join us next week for our next teaching in the book of James.

Welcome to our new series, studying the book of James. Pastor Chip opens up with some background on the brother of Jesus, James, and how all through out scripture we see James' message here on living out your faith. He then starts teaching from Chapter 1 verses 1-8 expounding on faith and trials ending with the thought provoking question,

"are you all in or unstable?"

Pastor Chip ends our "No Place Like Home" series with part 2 of the topic "Family". We take a moment as a church to honor our graduates and then Pastor Chip dives into a very fitting sermon on how God's design for family was meant to expand into the body of Christ, the church. We find belonging, encouragement, and strength through being a part of a body of believers.

Pastor Chip Bullock continues in our "No Place Like Home" series with part one of a two part message about the family. Teaching from Deuteronomy 6, Pastor Chip had one point to hit on....

~"As a parent, we are called to create an environment where the Word is lived and taught."~